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Sanctity of Human Life Sunday - January 24, 2010
What is National Sanctity of Human Life Sunday?
In 1983, the Christian Action Council Education and Ministries Fund, which is today known as Care Net, asked President Ronald Reagan to create a special day to focus on the intrinsic value of human life and the fundamental right to life, as recognized by the American Founding Fathers.
In 1983, President Reagan issued a proclamation establishing a National Sanctity of Human Life Sunday (SOHLS). Since 1983, the SOHLS proclamation has also been issued by Presidents George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush.
When is SOHLS?
January is universally recognized as sanctity of Human Life Sunday and is held on the Sunday in January that falls closest to the day on which the Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions were handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court on January 22, 1973.
How can I get involved?
Invite a speaker from HPC to come share with your church the importance of SOHLS. Our speakers will provide your church with the vision of the life-affirming ministry that we provide to the clients in our community. Please contact HPC to schedule a speaker.
For more information about how you can participate for this important day, check out the following websites.
Be a Voice
Care Net
Lutherans For Life
Presbyterians Pro-Life
The Cooperative Program
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